"A leader in innovative process technology solutions. Expert in the design, prototyping, qualification and manufacturing of optoelectronic and microelectronic devices. A specialist able to mitigate development risks and manufacturing risks. Our marketing activities transformed new technologies into contract programs. Key innovative contributions made in a wide range of technologies--including authorship of several patents--have provided competitive advantage. Experienced presenter before both technical and non-technical audiences at industrial and research conferences and in start-up company investment or fundraising venues. Author in leading industry publications. Select copies are reprinted at this website."

Product Development & Project Management
Team-builder and motivating leader for technology development and product deployment. Able to communicate with scientists, engineers, consulting experts and program managers across a broad range of technical and marketing fields. Instrumental in resolving program performance problems concerning manufacturing process set-up, yield increase, and product design. Ability to maintain effective interdepartmental communication with complex projects.

2007 - 2010, Founder of CoolPlanetSolar, LLC. Inventor of low cost solar PV concentrator technologies. Raised funding, assembled technical and business development team and led launch of new company. Developed prototypes and secured patent IP.

Education & Qualifications
University of California, Los Angeles, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering emphasis
University College London, England, B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer #CH5119, State of California
Eleven US and worldwide patents granted or pending
Member of San Francisco chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization